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“Just Graphics” isn’t enough any more

NVIDIA GeForce with CUDA sets the bench mark once again.

28 November, 2008 15:02

<p>The game has changed! CUDA is NVIDIA’s C programming language that provides developers the ability to solve complex computations using the processing power of today’s multi-core GPU’s, with or without the aid of the CPU. With over 100 million CUDA supported NVIDIA GPU’s shipped to date, consumers will look forward to the benefit of increased productivity for the home and office with existing solutions today.</p><p>“Companies and research institutions are finding that graphics processors (with CUDA) can handle other kinds of work 10 – 150 times faster than standard processors”.New York Times September 23rd 2008.</p><p>Nvidia recently updated their PhysX support to enable PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GPU, a great benefit to existing enthusiasts.</p><p>PhysX technology is supported with all 8, 9 and 280/260 series Nvidia GeForce GPU’s and enables real-time physics, taking PC and console gaming into a new level of immersive gaming environments. The benefits include more life-like motion and interaction like realistic character and facial expressions to explosions that cause dust and collateral debris.</p><p>“With Nvidia GeForce it’s not “just graphics” it’s “Graphics + PhysX + Video Processing + 3D Stereo. MMT is proud to distribute top gaming brands and the complete range of NVIDIA Quadro workstation cards ideally suited for CUDA enhanced productivity software like Adobe CS4 &amp; Nero Move-It”. Said Kylie Manuel Group Product Manager at Multimedia Technology.</p><p>“A critical element of CS4 was to capture the enormous power of the GPU. The difference is astounding.</p><p>Performance is important to creative professionals and with NVIDIA GPU they are assured to be able to interact with images and videos in a much faster, smoother, more engaging way.” Said John Loiacono, Senior VP Creative Solutions Adobe.</p><p>“PhysX on GPU changes the Game by leveraging the many-core architecture of GeForce. With PhysX performance is taken to new heights… their architecture is perfectly suited for handling physics calculations”. Firing Squad magazine</p><p>A recent survey in the UK conducted by www.scan.co.uk found that 82% of users stated that PhysX was impressive and 15% said it had potential.</p><p>Video processing is also taken to new heights with Super-Real Time Transcodong offering HD video encoding up to 20X faster…….</p><p>Other features include:</p><p>• Magically converts SD to HD• Automatically enhances movie quality with amazing results</p><p>Nvidia have also built a 3D stereoscopic accessory for the gaming market which includes:</p><p>• Complete hardware and software kit for gamers• The highest quality solution available• Elegantly designed for comfort and ease of use</p><p>Nvidia GeForce 3D vision – simple and easy to use:</p><p>• Out of the box game support for 350 games• Run on GeForce with Nvidia drivers• Connect a 3D ready display and enjoy the game in 3D.</p><p>Ask Multimedia.</p><p>Multimedia Technology has established itself as one of Australia's Premier National IT Distributors representing many of the leading IT/AV/Software and Communications vendors from Australia and around the world. Today Multimedia Technology employs more than 85 staff across 4 states and has embraced business management practices and solutions aimed at making us easy to communicate with, responsive to our partner’s requirements and that provide timely delivery.</p><p>We invite you to visit us at www.mmt.com.au for a summary of our vendor partners and product/solution offerings</p><p>For further information on NVIDIA GeForce with CUDA please contact:</p><p>Kylie ManuelProduct ManagerMultimedia Technology(03) 9837 2500Email: kjm@mmt.com.au</p><p>Melbourne (03) 9837 2500Sydney (02) 8962 4800Brisbane (07) 3360 8000</p><p>Media contact:Philip JacksonMarketing ManagerMultimedia Technology(03) 9837 2500Email: prj@mmt.com.au</p>

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